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Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on Cayuga Lake!

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A single-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a small deck area.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. Large windows provide natural light and a view of the outdoors.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a refrigerator, and a window.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a deck.
A wooden deck with a view of a lake, a chair, and a table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Union Springs, NY
  • Place, Heart & Hands Wine Company
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Skaneateles Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on Cayuga Lake!

Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes on the eastern shores of Cayuga Lake sit two wonderful cottages on a large lakeside parcel, just north of the village of Union Springs, NY. Spectacular views to enjoy on the deck, great swimming, boating, and fishing yet close to marina/restaurants,
public boat launch,grocery stores, pizza and ice cream stands.10 Minutes to Auburn, rich in history,The Seward House, Harriet Tubman Home, museums, summer theatre, and of course Wegmans.Nearby attractions- Women's Rights National Historic Park, Montezuma Wildlife refuge.MacKenzie-Childs Pottery, local wineries and breweries.The property has great shade trees, room for parking, or setting up a badminton court.Plenty of space for the entire group to relax or explore the 250 ft of shoreline. Dock extends into lake, gradual walk into the lake great for kids. Rental fee on calendar are per cottage per night.Both can be rented for family reunions and a discount allowed. Call owner with questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 7110846
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cayuga

Located in Cayuga, this cottage is on the waterfront. Seward House Museum and Harriet Tubman Home are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center and Auburn Public Theater. Muranda Cheese Company and Seneca Lake Sprayground are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Union Springs, NY

What's nearby

  • Heart & Hands Wine Company - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Skaneateles Lake - 30 min drive - 33.1 km
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 55 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Destiny USA - 57 min drive - 82.5 km
  • Cornell University - 57 min drive - 71.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Red's Brick Pub - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Fall Street Brewing - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Deweys 3rd Ward Tavern - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 19 - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on Cayuga Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on Cayuga Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on Cayuga Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on Cayuga Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on Cayuga Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cayuga Lake and Heart & Hands Wine Company. Izzo's White Barn Winery and Fingerlakes Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice cottage on the lake with kayaksquiet area next to a marina and RV Park.the host was always available.perfectspot to unwind and explore parks and wineries
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage, well equipped. We loved the lake, and the access from the cottage is good. It was very private for us, as the cottage that shares access to the dock and the small 'beach' was vacant during our stay. The host is very responsive, and that was much appreciated. Overall, a good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Happy to read that you enjoyed your stay on Cayuga Lake. You were a pleasure to have as my guest…and your cute dog.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset Cottage

Lovely cottage with beautiful view of Cayuga Lake. Watching the sun set every evening was great. We visited a couple of wineries. The cottage was well equipped. The owner was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

claudia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

We very much enjoyed our stay. Loved the time spent swimming, canoeing and paddle boarding on the lake. Cottage is equipped with everything you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thanks Mary for your kind words. I do love this property, very lucky to live on Cayuga Lake
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage on lake Cayuga

Very cute cottage overlooking the lake. Very clean and had everything you would need.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2024
So glad that you had an enjoyable stay…
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view!

The view from the house was wonderful. Access to kayaks was nice. Excellent communication with host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
Hi Ellen, I hope you enjoyed the time with your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

What a great property. Beautiful views, right on lake. We had a great time and the owner Midge was just an incredibly nice and helpful person. Thanks again Midge!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset View

This cottage was wonderful. We watched the sunset over the lake in the evening on the deck or from the sofa thru the sliding glass doors. Close to Seneca Falls, wineries and lots of other great sites!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at one of my cottages. Fall stay specials listed soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect fall retreat

The home’s location is stellar! Beautiful views of Cayuga Lake. Phenomenal sunsets! It’s quiet and serene. House was perfect for the two of us and had everything we needed. Midge is a wonderful host! We can’t wait to return! Elderberry Pond has delicious farm-to-table meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakefront Getaway

We were looking for a quiet fall getaway with lakefront views, sunsets, and access to kayaks. We found that in this quaint cabin. We appreciated that the cabin was pet-friendly. The fire pit by the water was lovely, and the views from the deck were fabulous. We spent time reading, taking walks, and enjoying the fresh air while cooking simple meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2024
HI, Thanks for taking time to write a review. So happy that you enjoyed the cottage and yes the views are amazing, I hope you saw a beautiful sunset as well.. Please come back again, you were great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Cottage

We spent a week here. Very clean, great location, can’t beat the view of the lake. Very quiet neighborhood. Midge was excellent with communication. Looking forward to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helene N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice time on the lake+

Trip purpose was college visits, but we had so much fun with the Kayaks and touring around on non visit days...we will be back! Bonus our mini schnauzer joined us. Property manager was super on point.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake and Cozy Cottage

This cottage was very cozy, clean and comfortable. The vicinity of being right on the lake was picturesque. Ducks were on the pier everyday and we saw an eagle fishing for food. My husband would have preferred to have a fire in the evening, however he did not feel that was possible with the proximity of the firepits. We will be back to the area someday because the wineries were superb!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Robin, Hi, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my cottage and the beautiful views from the deck. I agree, we have wonderful wineries on the eastside of Cayuga Lake to visit. Feel free to use the upper or beachside firepit next time you visit, they have been used safely over the years .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Sunset Cottage

Perfect cottage overlooking Cayuga Lake. Super clean and everything you might possibly need is provided, except the food, Ha! That’s what Wegmans in Auburn is for…fabulous market, and also the markets in Union Springs. Only complaint…the weather…Rain! Otherwise, perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eclipse rental

We stayed here to experience the eclipse, and were the first renters of the season. This charming cottage is right on the water, is very well appointed, and is located near many wineries and Cornell University. There was a bit of an ant problem, but it was not a major issue overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun at the Lake!

My family of 5 had the best time at the little green Sunset Cottage! It is well equipped with everything you would need for a trip to the lake - kitchenware, towels, extra blankets if needed, kayaks, even a few kids toys outside. Very comfy and cozy! The outdoor space is fantastic between the two outdoor porches and the lakeside seating below. The shallow grade of the lake made this a wonderful place for our 3 kids to swim and play without worry of being too deep. Perfect sunset views and a nice breeze to boot! We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

LoriAnne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice place and close to everything we wanted to see.

We had a great time there. The cottage is nice but could use air conditioning in the main bedroom. It was cozy and the view was spectacular, especially at sunset. For those with littles, be aware that there is a drop off just beyond the deck that could pose a problem for the littles, and you need water shoes to take advantage of the lake. It's a rocky shoreline and even with water shoes, I slipped on the rocks and got some minor cuts and scrapes. That being said, we had a great time and didn't have any problems with noise in the neighborhood until the weekend. We had great neighbors in the other cabin, but they used the firepit by the water every night so we ended up leaving without any bonfires since we didn't feel safe having a bonfire directly under a tree with low hanging branches. The owner was quick to respond to any any issues that arose. incitesproblem,
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Hi Lorianne, Thanks for your review and to clarify a few things I ask my guest to call/text me right away if they need something, I have an additional air conditioner and would have brought it over if asked, also the lakeside fire pit is to be shared when both cottages have people...as well as the two kayaks, I will add that to my welcome sheet for better communication. Typically the property next to mine, ,a rv/marina area, is very quiet so the Friday night that you were there before leaving must have had some extra people come in to enjoy the weekend.. Hope you had a good trip and yes the views and sunsets are amazing..!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura Beth L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view! Very nice, cozy little cottage. Can watch the magnificent sunsets from the comfort of the couch. And very nice to be able to get to the water right out back. All in all, we had a fun week together with our dog. Some FYIs...Was not expecting to have to drive through a RV park to get to it. Thankfully it was very quiet during the week, only got a little less peaceful on the weekends. There is no hot tub like the listing says. I verified this with the owner beforehand so not a complaint just a FYI.Some cons...Not very clean. There were crumbs all over the countertops and tables. The pans in the oven had oil and crumbs all over them. The coffee mugs were stained and not clean either. A lot of spiderwebs in corners of the rooms (but to be fair they reappear quickly)Also, there was only enough dish soap and hand soap for 1 day. Wound up buying it for ourselves when I went to get groceries along with paper towels and toilet paper. Only 1 and a partial roll of each provided. Again to be fair, I didn't ask the owner for more, but for the price would have expected this all to be provided. Lastly, the bed was hard as a rock. Was forced to buy a foam mattress topper from walmart to get any sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
Hi Laura, I just read your comments and had to respond..Yes The setting is amazing,access to the lake and the wonderful sunsets are great. To clarify some things in this review...first, the rental appl attached online has guideline mentioning the neighbors,marina and the do's and don'ts.The cottages are cleaned every time when guest leave and inspected to insure a clean and sanitized place. The microwave is inspected, all counters and table are clean,free of any crumbs,maybe the oven was an oversight.. all dishes are checked and I personally double wash items if needed.There are always extra Tp, papertowels, dish towels, dawn and hand soap in Kitchen and bath cabinets,If you needed anything,my note to you said to call or text me,I live less than a mile away and happy to provide for my guest enjoyment.Never had a complaint of the beds. Many, many people have enjoyed my cottages, said nice things about the location and condition. Perhaps a hotel with a pool is more your style. A quick call or text would have hopefully satisfied you or at least limit your list!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! We had a wonderful time, and love lake life!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and Wine

We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage. Being able to sit on the deck in the mornings and early evenings was absolutely wonderful. We watched a pair of eagles fish for breakfast and dinner a few days. The cottage had everything the three of us needed for a relaxing week exploring the Finger Lakes region. The location was quiet and felt very safe. We were concerned when we arrived that the air conditioner was in the bunk bedroom instead of the common area, but in the end the cottage stayed pleasantly cool during our visit despite temps in the 90s a few days. The cottage is away from the busiest areas of the Finger Lakes, which makes it a peaceful retreat. We highly recommend getting food to go from nearby Salt of the Earth. It is close enough that everything was still hot when we got it home. The dinner we got there was delicious and we wished we had known about it sooner. Fargo Bar and Grill down in Aurora is another great nearby choice for food while you are exploring the area. Things to know - The steps down to the water are very secure and there is not a crazy number of them. I have had multiple knee surgeries so I was concerned, but I felt quite comfortable heading down to the water. The cottage has no closets and the only dresser is in the primary bedroom. With 3 adults staying for 9 nights, that was a bit of a challenge for those of us who like to unpack and let the wrinkles settle out of our clothes. The owner was easy to contact with questions. We will definitely put this on the list of properties we would stay in again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing!

We enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the ospreys and herons fish! Beautiful lake!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage with a great view

We had a very nice stay at this cozy cottage. It was clean, comfortable and has a great view of the lake. A great place to relax and listen to nature!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent lakeside cottage

We had a very positive experience with our stay in this lakeside cottage. Convenient location for our daily excursions visiting wineries and water falls in the area. Cottage is updated and very clean and functional. Excellent location to view the lake from the deck or from the living room. We had a rainy Sunday so this was the first time I sat on a sofa to watch football and also looked outside at a beautiful lake. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

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